Harness analyst - Kaikoura 1st November

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Harness racing hits Kaikoura today with a six race program starting at 2:47pm. We highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

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Kaikoura selections 1^st November 2020

Best Bet:            Race 4   Beaver

Value Bet:           Race 8    Monrika  

 

Race 1

Senorita Margarita fast off the mobile and could take some catching around the tight track. Can win at good odds.…… Donegal Carrickfin local runner who is out of form but coming in fresh might help. Gets into a winnable race off the front. Winning claims… Jenabella draw not great but has been racing stronger fields. Can upset with a soft run in transit…….. Dreaminsover racing well in similar fields and drawn for a soft fence run. Good chance here

Selections:  Donegal Carrickfin (7),   Senorita Margarita (5),   Jenabella (6),    Dreaminsover (1)

 

Race 2

Mentalist has been going well at recent workouts and field not strong. One of the major players here. ……. Under And Over has ability but manners a concern . Should be winning if he can get away cleanly at the start …… Zsahara has been close up in similar fields and could run top three with a good run in the race. Stable does well on the track…… Emma Louise coming back in good condition and top driver on with a good draw. All points to a good chance in the race. Can win

Selections:  Under And Over (9),   Emma Louise (2),   Mentalist (12),   Zsahara (3)

 

Race 3

Mossman has been running good races against better fields and has drawn to get a run through early. Hard to beat at short odds….. Baker Creek  tricky draw but workout and trial form ok. Can upset at good odds with luck in the running  ….. Contractual Issues draw not great but he has the speed to be chance with one run at them. One for longer odds…. Hayden Bromac nice draw and has been racing ok. Place chances best here

Selections:   Mossman (10),  Hayden Bromac (4),   Contractual Issues (8),   Baker Creek  (9)

 

Race 4

Beaver two placings in strong fields point to a strong showing here. Top selection ….. Emma's Boy  likes to race near the lead and could be hard to catch if he found the front early. Winning claims….. Soviet Star disappointing in some of his races. Has ability and could place with a cart into the race…. Loyalist racing well but drawn badly. Chance if the pace is on all the way

Selections:   Beaver (10),   Loyalist (15),   Emma's Boy  (6),   Soviet Star (8)

 

Race 5

Southerly Change coming in fresh and big on ability. Has the speed to win this and nice odds…… Square Dealer tricky draw but in top form. Will suit a strong pace in the race and can win… Wyatt Waller getting better with racing and will be running on late. Top three player in this field….. Dhaulagiri racing ok and distance will suit here. Can run top three with luck

Selections:  Southerly Change (10),   Square Dealer (11),   Wyatt Waller (12),   Dhaulagiri (5)

 

Race 6

Monrika gate speed to lead if they push the button. Form is better than it looks on paper and she could surprise at good odds.…..          Sioux Princess tricky draw and will go back at the start. Can win with a good cart into the race…… Majestic Chick has been racing ok and drawn well. Place chances best.… The Bloss out of form but at her best would be right in this. Include at longer odds

Selections:  Monrika (8),   Sioux Princess (12),   Majestic Chick (2),   The Bloss (7)

 

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